camlet
Americannoun
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a durable, waterproof cloth, especially for outerwear.
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apparel made of this material.
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a rich fabric of medieval Asia believed to have been made of camel's hair or angora wool.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a tough waterproof cloth
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a garment or garments made from such cloth
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a soft woollen fabric used in medieval Asia
Etymology
Origin of camlet
1350–1400; Middle English camelet < Middle French, perhaps < Arabic khamlah kind of plush fabric, akin to khaml nap, pile
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